Nature is a gift
for us to enjoy
instills a peace
in girl and boy
Taking us to places
we could only dream
a forest, meadow
or a cool mountain stream
We breathe it’s fresh air
to awaken the senses
it alleviates our souls
and all life’s expenses
Brings families together
for memories to share
our lives for those moments
are devoid of despair
Yes, Nature is a gift
that is always right there
-C. H. Eldridge
A dew-dropped rose
a newly born fawn
twilight before dawn
all’s right nothing’s wrong
The sky is painted
from our star below
day begins
the flight of the Crow
it’s time for Nature to get up and go
The Sun warms Earth
it feeds the trees
flower to flower
collecting pollen the bees
High noon hits
head to shade
replenish the fluid
so one won’t fade
Light’s angle changes
let the coolness begin
murmuration of starlings
waves go out then come in
Day moves on
survivors lucky or strong
crickets take stage
with a chorus of song
Sun sets below
stars and Moon aglow
all’s right nothing’s wrong
-C. H. Eldridge
A walk through the forest
to clear the mind
leaving life’s troubles
in the past…far behind
Living in the moment
the here the now
small things to worry about
wiping sweat from your brow
With Wind in hair
and Sun on face
Nature warms the heart
with God’s good grace
The bird’s sweet songs
fall on listening ears
simple things in life
that help us through the years
Wildflower fragrances
along trickling streams
foggy moisture-laden meadows
penetrating Sunbeams
Take a walk through the forest
and you will find
connecting with Nature
will give a clear mind
-C. H. Eldridge
Adirondack Native Photography 
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